Air bags: knee bolsterRecall 21V-168 · 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC recall 21V-168 covers 250 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque for a air bags: knee bolster problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The cushion cover on the left-side lower knee air bag may come loose, which could result in the cushion unfolding from the air bag module housing.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an unfolded knee air bag may not offer the driver full protection, increasing the risk for injury.
The fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side lower knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N566.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 26 vehicles were listed as unreachable.